Legal Secretary

Law Choice; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for a Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to its Finance team in London. The role involves managing diaries, organizing meetings, and drafting correspondence. Ideal candidates will have a background as a Legal Secretary or PA in a City law firm, alongside strong MS Office skills and excellent organisational abilities. This is a permanent position offering a mix of office and remote work within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Access to technical training

Soft skills development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or PA in a City law firm.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial support to partners, counsel, and trainees.
• Manage complex diaries and inboxes for fee earners.
• Organise meetings and travel arrangements.
• Draft emails and correspondence.

Skills

MS Office skills

Organisational abilities

Time-management

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Legal Secretary

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its Finance team in London. This is a permanent role offering a mix of office and remote work.

What you’ll do

• Provide high-level secretarial support to partners, counsel, and trainees.
• Manage complex diaries and inboxes for fee earners.
• Organise meetings, travel arrangements, and prepare itineraries.
• Draft emails and correspondence for approval.
• Process expenses and assist with billing tasks.
• Update client contact details in CRM systems.
• Handle client enquiries and routine calls professionally.
• Format and amend legal documents with precision.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or PA in a City law firm.
• Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused approach.

Why join?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Access to technical training and soft skills development.
• Inclusive culture committed to equal opportunities.